According to Horney, one of the self-protective devices used to cope with basic anxiety involves:

a. creating feelings of loss and regret.
c. withdrawing from people psychologically.
b. manifesting physical symptoms of pain.
d. acting out sexually.


ANS: C
FEEDBACK: In childhood, we try to protect ourselves against basic anxiety in four quite different ways: securing affection and love, being submissive, attaining power, or withdrawing. The fourth way of protecting oneself against basic anxiety involves withdrawing from other people, not physically but psychologically. Such a person attempts to become independent of others, not relying on anyone else for the satisfaction of internal or external needs.

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